Monk's Bridge, Cold Fell
The oldest packhorse bridge in Cumbria.
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Monk's Bridge, Cold Fell Details
Monk's Bridge on Cold Fell crosses Friar Gill where it passes through a narrow deep chasm. It was built for the monks of Calder Abbey, who would have crossed it on their many journeys. Iron ore would have been carried over it from Ennerdale to smithies on the fells to be smelted. The bridge is also known as Matty Benn's Bridge, after the family Benn who lived nearby. Park on the Cold Fell Road by the National Trust sign for Kinniside Common at the junction of the road to Haile, Wilton and Egremont. Monks Bridge is just over half a mile from here. Grid Reference: NY 06398 10261
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Caw Fell
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Calder Abbey
The abbey of Calder is situated in a wooded recess nearly a mile from the village of Calderbridge.
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Ennerdale Water
The most westerly and remote of the Lake District's lakes, Ennerdale Water is exceptionally clear.
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Gosforth Cross
A large stone Viking cross located in the churchyard.
